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- | ====== Programming ====== | + | ====== Programming |
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- | ===== Cable ===== | + | |
It was previously understood that the TM8XXX series required inverted 3.3v serial in order to program them, however the " | It was previously understood that the TM8XXX series required inverted 3.3v serial in order to program them, however the " | ||
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- | ==== Pinouts ==== | ||
The pinout to program the radio via the RJ45 connector on the front of a TM82XX can be found below: | The pinout to program the radio via the RJ45 connector on the front of a TM82XX can be found below: | ||
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* If you've got a radio that's already programmed, it's best to start with a fresh configuration rather than reading from the radio and making changes, to avoid buried settings causing problems later down the line. The programming application will start with a fresh factory default config each time its opened. | * If you've got a radio that's already programmed, it's best to start with a fresh configuration rather than reading from the radio and making changes, to avoid buried settings causing problems later down the line. The programming application will start with a fresh factory default config each time its opened. | ||
- | * To upgrade the radio firmware see [[radios: | + | * To upgrade the radio firmware see [[radios: |
+ | * For troubleshooting and repairs see [[radios: | ||
===== Control Head Notes ===== | ===== Control Head Notes ===== | ||
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+ | ====== Packet Configuration ====== | ||
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+ | The TM8200 Programming Application is slightly different to the TM8100 version owing to the trunked mode. Settings are split into 3 sections, Global, Conventional and Trunked. You can switch them by pressing the appropriate button in the top left corner of the software: | ||
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+ | ===== Global Settings ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Specifications ==== | ||
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+ | Select the band for the radio your programming, | ||
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+ | ==== UI Preferences ==== | ||
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+ | Backlight Mode - Off (Optional, but worth considering for radios that just sit on a single channel to extend life / avoid it becoming a distraction) | ||
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+ | ==== Start-up ==== | ||
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+ | Power On Mode - Power On (Ensures the radio comes back on after a power outage) / Previous State (Switches on if it was previously switched on) | ||
+ | Start-up Mode - Conventional. It's unlikely you'll be using trunked mode. | ||
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+ | ==== PTT ==== | ||
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+ | === External PTT(1) === | ||
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+ | PTT Transmission Type: Data | ||
+ | Audio Source: Audio Tap In | ||
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+ | ==== Programmable IO ==== | ||
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+ | === Digital === | ||
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+ | **Aux GPI1:** Direction = Input, Action = External PTT 1 | ||
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+ | === Audio === | ||
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+ | **RX:** Tap Out = R2, Tap Out Type = Split, Tap Out Unmute = Except on PTT | ||
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+ | **EPTT 1:** Tap In = T13 | ||
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+ | ===== Conventional Features ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Networks ==== | ||
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+ | === Basic Settings === | ||
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+ | == Basic Network Settings == | ||
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+ | Set the Tx Timer and Lockout values to a sensible duration. | ||
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+ | ==== Channel Setup ==== | ||
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+ | === Channels === | ||
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+ | The channels configuration is fairly intuitive. Set the appropriate frequency and bandwidth. | ||
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+ | The detailed tab provides more options: | ||
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+ | ==== Conv Key Settings ==== | ||
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+ | Key 1 - Squelch Override. Useful for debugging weak stations. | ||
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+ | ==== Conventional UI ==== | ||
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+ | Set startup channel to the desired channel if you're operating as an always on node. | ||
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